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ScienceFair2018-2019

St. Ambrose Packet Timeline Requirements Guidance and Resource Materials

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Introduction

Table of Contents

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Timeline (2018-2019) 4

Parental Involvement 5

Three Project Ideas Form 6-7

Draft—Project Proposal Sheet 8

Revised Draft—Project Proposal Sheet 9

Final Project ProposalInstructions 10-12Format 12

Research Paper 13

Instructions—Final Purpose, Hypothesis, Material,Procedure, and Variables Sections 14

Instructions—Data Collection, Analysis, and Conclusion Sections 15

Abstract SheetInstructions 16Abstract Format 17

Backboards and Binders 18

Science Fair Categories 19

Display board Examples 20-21

Measurement Resource Table 22

Science Fair Resource & Tips 23

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2018-2019 Science Fair

Introduction

Science Fair participation is a wonderful experiential learning opportunity for students. They will learn about managing a long-term project, researching topics, conducting experiments using scientific methods, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and presenting their work in writing, visually, and verbally. This will develop student’s critical thinking skills and build their confidence in real world applications.

This packet includes:

(1) The Forms and formats needed to meet project deadlines,(2) Instructions and guidance to support your work, and(3) Resource material. Please review all information carefully and keep this packet in a

secure place (e.g., your Science folder) where you will find it as you work on your Science Fair Project between now and February 2019.

All 7th and 8th graders are required to participate in the 2018-2019 Science Fair.

All Science Fair requirements will receive grades in Science class that will contribute to their Science Fair grade.

The Science Fair is an extraordinary opportunity and amazing experiential learning activity. We look forward to your participation!

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SCIENCE FAIR STEPS TIMELINE (2018 – 2019)

STEP Project Tasks / Completion Target Date Initials

1 Science Fair Packet discussed and presented to students in class with copy of letter sent home to parents. Digital copies of this packet is also available online.

Friday, October 5th

2 3 Project Ideas proposal due. Research ideas online or go to

library. (see p. 23 for tips, use form on p. 6-7) Parent need to sign/approve. Project ideas should be a good learning experience, NOT unrealistic, yet not too easy. Do NOT choose experiments that require more than 4 weeks for data collection.

Thursday, October 18th

3Teacher will give feedback of project ideas proposal from step 1. First Draft Proposal is due and written based on feedback of 3 project ideas. (use form on p. 8)

Thursday, October 25th

4 Revise Proposal is due and typed in digital format based on further

feedback/approval of teacher. (use form on p. 9) Thursday, November 1st

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Final Project Proposal is due and finalized with (correct grammar, spelling, format, etc.). Include research information done on your topic that can help with the project or hypothesis you are doing. (Read p. 11-12 for instructions. Use form on p. 13-14) Experiments can start as soon as proposal is approved.

Friday, November 9th

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Prepare Science Binder. This will contain “Title, Purpose, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Variables, Data Collection, Analysis, Conclusion, Bibliography and Abstract. These will be divided in relevant sections using separator tabs. (Read p. 16-20)

Tuesday, November 20th

7 First Review: Experiment Progress Report and draft Abstract Include

all handouts, experiment log, data, pictures, graphs, charts, etc. if available.

Thursday, December 6th

8 Progress Review and in-class project work week. Jan. 14th – 17th, 2019

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Second Review : Progress Report with proposed Final Abstract and proposed Final Project paper. All data must be collected (experiment completed)

Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, 2019

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Finalize Project: Abstract, Project Paper, Project Display Board, and Project Binder “100%” completed. See packet for tri-fold display board examples (pp. 21-22).

Thursday, Feb. 7th, 2019

11 Class Pre s entat i o n s Week (a few per day). This provides important “rehearsal” for interviews with Science Fair judges.

Display Board & Binder quality review & checklist.

Feb. 11th – 15th, 2019

12 St. Ambrose Science Fair Friday, Feb. 22nd, 2019

Diocesan Science Fair (more details will follow for qualifications). Saturday, Apr. 13th, 2019

Note: If a student is aware of a planned absence on an assignment due date, they will need to make arrangements to

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turn in the assignment prior to the deadline.

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Parental Involvement

Science Fair participation is an important experiential learning opportunity for students. They learn about managing a long-term project, researching topics, conducting experiments using scientific methods, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and presenting work in writing, visually, and verbally. The aim here is that students will experience and understand the scientific inquiry; and in the process build their confidence in Science and real world applications.

It is vitally important that students take ownership of this work and complete it to a standard commensurate with their individual abilities and guidance received through class work and involvement with advisors.

Parents are invited and encouraged to provide guidance as well since they too have important and relevant experience to share. We ask that parents review and respect the boundaries inherent in the lists of appropriate and inappropriate involvement (see below) to ensure that students have the optimum learning opportunity. Parents, this science fair project is not your project; it is your child’s project, and it should be completed by your son or daughter and not by you. Judges are quite adept at identifying those projects that benefitted from too much assistance from parents.

A p p r o p ri a te P a r e ntal I n volv eme nt:

Helping students brainstorm possible project ideas. Helping in the selection of feasible project ideas. Assisting in gathering equipment and resources necessary for the successful completion of the

project, including helping students visit libraries and access appropriate online resources to conduct background research.

Assisting in a contacting professional advisor or expert. Helping to construct stands and boards for the project display. Monitoring and supervising the progress of the project to ensure safety and appropriate

experimental procedures are followed and to ensure students are working to meet project deadlines.

Proofreading student-produced research paper and final components for binders and boards.

In a pp r o p r i a te P a r e ntal I nvolv eme nt:

Constructing, designing, and/or assembling apparatus used in an experiment except where safety is a consideration.

Gathering data or conducting experiment for their child. Composing the research paper, final paper, or other project components for their child.

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Three Project Ideas Form - Science Fair

Name: ________________________________________ Date: __________________ Grade: ____________

List Top 4 Topics/projects in order of preference. 1) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Choose the top 2 ideas that are most interesting to you and complete the following analysis of each idea:

Favorite Topic #1: ______________________________________________________________________________Why is it interesting? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What do I hope to learn from this (2 complete sentences): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why I would like to conduct this project (2 complete sentences): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What variables I wish to test for this topic (what is the independent variable(s) and control? Vary this from the original source of your idea): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


What do I hope to learn from this (2 complete sentences): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why I would like to conduct this project (2 complete sentences): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



What do I hope to learn from this (2 complete sentences): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Why I would like to conduct this project (2 complete sentences): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Parent Signature _____________________________ Date ___________________

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D ra ft Proposal : Project Proposal Sheet

DIRECTIONS: Write (or type) your initial Science Fair proposal. Your paper should include all information using this form format which will be available online. You may copy this form or prepare your proposal in a computer file with all of this information included. Attach sheets as needed.

Name __________________________________________________ Date

Topic

Observation/Purpose [List this as a Ques tion ]

Hypothesis [Predict the outcome/result.]

Materials [Be specific on everything you need!]

Procedure [List your process here in numbered steps. Make sure you are specific, clear, and detailed. List as many steps as needed. Attach separate sheet to list out procedures like format below].

1.

2.

3.

4. Etc.

Data Expected [Explain what type of information you hope to get from your experiment.]

Data Table [Attach a table to this sheet, either drawn or typed - Insert data table(s) to show how you are going to record data. Include the independent variable and the number of trials/containers, and set up space to record the appropriate data for the trials and dependent variable.]

Resources [Attach a list to this sheet. By this first proposal, you should have at least two (2) resources; and by the end, you must

have a minimum of five (5) resources, use MLA format (as provided in packet) to cite the sources.] *Examples may include interviews, encyclopedias, websites (URLs for specific pages), science textbooks, scientific journal articles, etc. At this point list your sources. You will compile your research in your final project proposal.

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Revised Proposal: Project Proposal Sheet

DIRECTIONS: Type your revised proposal as instructed. To complete this draft, be sure to improve your proposal by incorporating feedback received from your teacher and background research. Your paper should include all information on this form. You may copy this form or prepare your proposal in a computer file with all of this information included. Attach sheets as needed.

Name __________________________________________________ Date

Topic

Observation/Purpose [List this as a Question]

Hypothesis [Predict the outcome/result.]

Materials [Be specific on everything you need!]

Procedure [List your process here in numbered steps. Make sure you are specific and detailed. List as many steps as needed.]

1.

2.

3.

4. Etc.

Data Expected [Explain what type of information you hope to get from your experiment.]

Data Table [Attach a table to this sheet, either drawn or typed - Insert data table(s) to show how you are going to record data. Include the independent variable and the number of trials/containers, and set up space to record the appropriate data for the trials and dependent variable.]

Resources [Attach a list to this sheet. By this revised proposal, you should have at least three (3) resources; and by the end, you must

have a minimum of four (4) resources, use MLA format (as provided in packet) to cite the sources.] *Examples may include interviews, encyclopedias, websites (URLs for specific pages), science textbooks, scientific journal articles, etc. At this point list your sources. You will compile your research in your final project proposal.

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How to Complete the Science Fair “Final Project Proposal”

Please refer to the next page for help in checking your design

Problem: State the problem you are attempting to solve. Be clear and concise.

Category: Consult the list at the end of this packet for help deciding which is most appropriate; teacher will also help you confirm the category

Hypothesis: State your educated guess. You may use the “If…, then” format. For example: If more grams of sodium are added, then the boiling point will increase. The independent variable (what you change deliberately (on purpose) to test it) goes after the “if” and the dependent variable (what you expect to happen) goes after the word “then.”

Experimental Design Diagram: The purpose of the experimental design diagram (or it may be a flow chart) is to help you see at a glance if you are incorporating all aspects of the scientific method correctly. This diagram can also help you see if you have all of the procedures you need, if you have missed important steps, or if you have steps you do not need.

Independent Variable: The variable in an experiment that you change deliberately (on purpose) to see how it will affect your outcome or results.

Data Expected/Data Table: Table(s) that shows how you are going to record your data.Example: Independent Variable = grams of sodium; Control = 0g of sodium; Dependent Variable = temperature data

Grams of Sodium(in 500 mL of water)

Boiling TempTrial 1

Boiling TempTrial 2

Boiling TempTrial 3

Boiling TempTrial 4

Boiling TempTrial 5

0g5g

10g15g20g

*For Levels of Independent Variable draw in as many lines as you need, depending on how many levels you are testing.**Number of Trials means the number of times that you will test each level of the independent variable.***For this example, you might also record data for how much time it takes for the liquid to boil in each trial.

Dependent Variable: The variable that changes when you change the independent variable. For example, it is the boiling point in the example above (temperature change that results when I change the amount of sodium added). The boiling point may change because of the change I made in the amount of sodium. This is the data I will analyze.

Control: It is the standard to which you compare your results. These are test subjects for which you do not change the independent variable so that you have something with which to compare your results.

Constants: These are factors that stay the same for the entire experiment and in all of your trials. For example, in the experiment testing how the sodium level affects the boiling point of water, examples of constants are: type and amount of water used in each test, type of salt, container to heat the water mixtures, heat source, the thermometer.

Materials: List all of the materials (equipment, substances, etc.) needed to complete your experiment. Please use SI measurements (metric units) for all of your measurements.

Procedure: Please write your steps (neatly) in paragraph form and in step form (e.g., Step 1, Step 2, etc.)

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Checking Your Design

Before completing your project proposal final draft, it is best to go through all of the questions below to ensure you have addressed these points satisfactorily. It is also helpful to draw a process flow diagram to see if the procedure in the experiment design is complete.

Have you confirmed some “test runs” to see if your procedures to see if they will work? Have you changed procedures based on your test runs?

Does the title clearly identify both the i n d epen d ent v a ri ab le and the d epen d ent v ar i a b le ?

Does the hypothesis clearly state how you think changing the independent variable will affect the dependent variable, and what will be the overall effect of the change?

Is there just one independent variable? Is it clearly defined?

Are the levels of independent variable clearly stated? Are you using enough levels of the independent variable?Are you using too many?

Is there a control? Is it clearly stated?

Are there repeated trials? Are you doing enough trials?

Is the dependent variable clearly identified and is how you will measure it clearly stated?

Are all of your measurements in metric units (SI units of measurement)?

Is the sample size large enough?

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F i n a l Pr o je c t Pr o po sa l S h ee t

DIRECTIONS: Make changes to your first draft proposal and include the other steps and information needed to complete this form. Your final proposal m u st be t yped and should include all information categories included below in roughly the same format, but it may appear without lines and without the bracketed guidance. Attach sheets as needed. (Word docs will be copied or uploaded on the School’s Google Drive for Science– Instructions will be given)

Name Date

Topic

Problem/Purpose

Category

Hypothesis _

Materials

Procedure [List your process here in numbered steps. List as many steps as needed.]

1.

2.

3.

4.

Etc.

Experimental Design/Data Expected

Data Table(s) [Insert a data table to show how you are going to record data. Include the independent variable, number of trials, and space to record the data for the dependent variable. You may want (or need) multiple data tables.]

Control

Constants

Resources [You must have a minimum of four (4) resources, use MLA format (as provided in packet) to cite the sources.] *Examples may include interviews, encyclopedias, websites, science textbooks, scientific journal articles, etc. In this final proposal you need to list your sources and also include two paragraphs summarizing the research you found pertinent to your project. The research should include vocabulary and terms related to your topic (e.g., photosynthesis, global warming, pH (acids and bases), periodic table, etc.). These two summary paragraphs should link to the longer research report to be included in your binder.

Parent Signature: [Your parent MUST sign the bottom of your final proposal.]

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Research Paper (attached with Final Project proposal)

DIRECTIONS: After your idea has been approved, you undertake background research to learn more about your subject, the scientific concepts involved, and knowledge that already exists about the problem you have identified. After reading about your subject, synthesize your research into a 2-3 page paper that includes a minimum of 4-6 paragraphs. Your paper should include all major vocabulary words and scientific concepts pertaining to your project.

You can visit the library or a reliable online resource while you are conducting research that is pertinent to your topic.

Topic

NameDate

Paragraph #1: Explain your interest in this project. Discuss how you decided upon your topic. Include what your hypothesis is

(or may be) and explain why.

Paragraph #2: Discuss the research you found that confirms or supports why you chose your hypothesis. This paragraph may

include vocabulary you address and scientific laws or theories that relate to your topic. You may also include direct quotations

from text/research that you found applicable, and be sure to attribute these quotations appropriately. The information included

here may require more than one paragraph, and you may wish to devote a paragraph to each major resource or applicable sub-

topic.

Paragraph #3: Continue with your research summary from the previous paragraph.

Paragraph #4: Reference any types of data that are crucial to your project topic and/or any special considerations that you

found in the research that may affect your project. Include any additional explanation these considerations may need, using

attributed quotes as applicable.

Paragraph #5: Conclude with a paragraph that summarizes and restates the problem you will investigate and your hypothesis.

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How to Complete the Title, Purpose, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure,and Variables Sections in Your Binder

Please type all of these sections in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins. Each section should include the student’s name, class, date, and project title. Be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation.

Title: The title should be informative and clever. If you can think of a title that is both descriptive and catchessomeone’s interest, that is best. Include this title on the outside of your binder and on your cover sheet.

Purpose: What do you hope to accomplish by doing this experiment? State your purpose briefly in one or two sentences.

Hypothesis: State your educated guess about the outcome of your experiment. Make a prediction. Be sure you state clearly how you think changing the independent variable will affect the dependent variable and yield the change you predict. You may use the “If…, then” format. For example: If more grams of sodium are added, then the boiling point will increase. The independent variable (what you change deliberately, on purpose) goes after the “if” and the dependent variable (what you expect to happen) goes after the word “then.” You may also include a phrase or sentence on why you think this will happen.

Materials: Include the type and amount in metrics, if possible, (see p. 19) of each material you will use. Be specific.

Procedure: Use your proposal drafts as the starting place, be sure to incorporate changes made (suggestions from teacher/outside advisors, changes resulting from test runs, etc.) and write up your procedures in both paragraph and step form. Be precise, so that someone could follow these steps in order to replicate your experiment.

Variables: Identify your independent variable and your dependent variable. Include only one independent variable. Also list, or describe, your control and all other “constants” that do not change throughout your experiment. For example, if you measure how far a toy car rolls on different materials after being subjected to a specific force, you have to make sure that you use the same toy car, the same specific force applied in the same manner, and you wouldvary the surface materials. Otherwise your results may be changed by factors other than the ones you are trying to test. Please refer to earlier sections for more information.

Independent variable Dependent variable ControlConstants

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How to Complete the Data Collection, Analysis, and ConclusionSections in Your Binder

Please type all of these sections in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins. Each section should include the student’s name, class, date, and project title. Be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation.

Data Collection: All quantitative data should appear in a chart or table. You may have multiple tables, and this is a good idea if your project lends itself to such an approach. Develop a graph to present your data if possible, and be sure to label all of your charts, tables and graphs clearly and legibly. Make sure all of your measurements are in metric units. Don’t interpret your data here; save that for the analysis section.

Analysis: This is the section where you interpret the data that you gathered.The analysis should answer the questions:

1. What are your observations actually telling you?2. What does your chart, table, or graph tell you?3. What is surprising or unusual?

Conclusion: Here you either accept or reject your original hypothesis, or you admit that your results are inconclusive. Remember that it is okay if your findings do not match your hypothesis. Sometimes much more is learned in experiments that do not turn out in ways that we anticipated or expected. The most important thing is to learn what you can from your experiment and from your data. NEVER alter your data to try to reach the outcome(s) or conclusions you expected.

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How to Complete the Abstract Section in Your Binder

Please type the A b st r a c t section in Times New Roman 12-point font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, using the format on the next page.

An abstract is an abbreviated version of your science fair project final report. The abstract is limited to a maximum of 250 words. The science fair project abstract appears at the beginning of the report as well as on your display board. Scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following pieces:

Purpose. This is where you describe the purpose for doing your science fair project. Why should anyone care about the work you did? You have to tell them why. Motivate the reader to finish the abstract and read the entire paper or display board.

Procedures. Identify the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated and how you did it. What was your approach for investigating the problem? Don't go into detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. Do describe the most important variables if you have room.

Conclusions. What answer did you obtain? Be specific and use numbers to describe your results. Do not use vague terms like "most" or "some." State what your science fair project contributes to the area you worked in. Did you meet your objectives?

Why Is an Abstract Important?

Your science fair project abstract lets people quickly determine if they want to read the entire report. Consequently, at least ten times as many people will read your abstract as any other part of your work. It's like an advertisement for what you've done. If you want judges and the public to be excited about your science fair project, then write an exciting, engaging abstract!

Abstract: Abstracts should be limited to one page, 12-point font, times New Roman, and approximately 250 words. The abstract should be typed single-spaced on plain white paper and f o l l o w the f o r m at o n t h e n e x t p a g e .

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Abstract Format

Your abstract should be limited to ONE PAGE, 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, no more than 250 words. It should be typed on plain white paper. The abstract should be in the past tense with no personal pronouns. An example is included solely to highlight format and general approach.

The abstract should contain the following heading information in the upper left hand

corner: Name [Your name]Grade, School [Grade 7/8, St. Ambrose School] City [Annandale]Sponsoring Teacher [Mr. An] CategoryTitle

The body of the Abstract should follow and it should include three (3) short paragraphs that summarize the following components of your experiment: PURPOSE, PROCEDURE, and CONCLUSION.

Sample Below

ABS TRACT

Student: XXXXXXXXXXXX School: St. Ambrose School City: Annandale, Virginia Teacher: Mr. An

Category: ScienceTitle: The Great Rust Race

The title of this project is “The Great Rust Race.” It is a project about the corrosive effect of different liquidson steel nails. It is important because many students have metal in their braces and drink these different liquids. The hypothesis is: Coke will cause the most nail corrosion because it has the highest acidity (pH of Coke is 2.525) of several liquids tested (six liquids that teenagers commonly drink).

Six different types of liquids in 155 mL amounts were tested in three trials over 15 days. The changes in each nail and liquid were observed every day. On the days the nails were weighed and measured, the procedure was repeated using the male nails again two more times. Seltzer produced the most rust while Coke only produced little spots of rust.

The results were not consistent with the hypothesis because Seltzer, which has a pH of 4.09, rusted the nails the most. In this experiment, liquids with lower acidity levels appeared to produce more rust than Coke. Orthodontists especially should be excited about the results because they can tell their patients the experiment showed Coke did not produce as much corrosion on steel as other drinks with lower acidity.

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How to Complete the Display Boards and Binders Components of your Project

Display boards and binders communicate your project to others. It is important that they reflect your experiment accurately and in a visually appealing way

Display Board: A tri-fold board to display your project. The purpose of the board is to provide a vehicle for the student’s work to be displayed quickly and concisely. It should be neatly laid out and attractive. Example formats are included in this packet, and other examples will be shown to students.

Binder: The Science Fair binder will be part of your display and it provides an easy way for judges to see evidence of all of your hard work. Place a table of contents in the front of the binder so that the information can be accessed easily. Here’s a checklist and required sections:

1. ___ Table of Contents2. ___ Abstract 3. ___ Problem4. ___ Hypothesis5. ___ Research Paper6. ___ Materials Used7. ___ Procedure8. ___ Variables9. ___ Log of Experiment(s)10. ___ Charts and Graphs11. ___ Analysis and Conclusion12. ___ Bibliography

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DI OCESAN SCI ENCE FAI R

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

1. Behavioral and Social Science – Human behavior, social and community relationships.

2. Biochemistry – Chemistry of life processes-molecular biology, molecular genetics, photosynthesis, food chemistry, hormones, enzymes, etc.

3. Botany – Study of plant life-agriculture, horticulture, forestry, plant taxonomy, plant psychology, plant genetics, hydroponics, algae, etc. Please monitor projects to respect all life (plants and animals).

4. Chemistry – Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it.

5. Computer Science – Study and development of computer software and hardware and associated logical devices.

6. Earth and Space Sciences – Geology, mineralogy, physiography, oceanography, meteorology, climatology, astronomy, speleology, seismology, geography, etc.

7. Engineering – Technology: projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses.

8. Environmental Sciences – Study of pollution (air, water, and land) sources and their control; ecology.

9. Mathematics – Development of formal logic systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the applications of these principles-calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, number theory, statistics, complex analysis, probability.

10. Medicine and Health – Study of diseases and health of humans.

11. Microbiology – Biology of microorganisms.

12. Physics – Theories, principles, and laws governing energy and the effect of energy on matter.

13. Zoology – Study of animals, including diseases, behavior, and health.

Please monitor projects to respect all life (plants and animals).

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Resources on How to Design a Wonderful Science Fair Display Boards

Step-by-step guidance can be found for display presentation:

https://www.sciencefaircentral.com/students/engineering-projects/presentation

Here are some examples of layouts that work:

https://www.sciencefaircentral.com/students/engineering-projects/presentation

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MEASUREMENT RESOURCE TABLE

PR O P E R T Y M E ASUR E M E NT UNIT

A B B R E VI A TI O N I N S T RU M E NT U S E D

Acidity/Alkalinity PH pH paper, pH meter

Angle Degrees (º) protractor, sextant, transitArea Meter²

Centimeter²Millimeter²

(m²)(cm²) (mm²)

Meter stick and formula forregular objects, planimeter for irregular objects or indirect measurement for irregular objects

Density Kilogram/meter³Grams/centimeter³

(kg/m³)(g/cm³)

balance and meter stick,pycnometer, hydrometer

Electrical Current Ampere (amp) AmmeterElectrical Potential Volt (V) VoltmeterElectrical Resistance Ohm () ohmmeter, Wheatstone bridgeForce Newton (N) spring scaleGrowth (special)Optical densitySize of colony

NanometerNumber per square

millimeter

(nm)(#/mm²)

Photoelectric colorimetermarked grid or overlay

Heat Joule (J) CalorimeterHumidity Percent (%) HygrometerLength Meter

Centimeter Millimeter Micrometer Angstrom

(m)(cm) (mm) (um) (A)

meter stick, tape measuremicrometer, vernier caliper

Light intensity CandleLumen

(can)(lum)

photometer, light meter,photoelectric cell

Mass KilogramGram Milligram Microgram

(kg)(g) (mg) (ug)

spring balance, lever-armbalance, electronic balance

Pressure Pascal (N/m²) barometer, manometer,mechanical pressure gauge

Sound intensity Decibel (db) audiometer, sound level meterTemperature Degrees centigrade or

Celsius(°C) thermometer, thermocouple,

thermistor, pyrometerTime Seconds (s) stopwatchVelocity Meter/second (m/s) speedometer, anemometer,

stopwatch and meter stickVolume Cubic meter

Cubic centimeter(m³)(cm³) (mm³)

graduated cylinder, pipetter,burette, volumeter, manometer

Weight Newton (N) spring scale

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SCIENCE FAIR RESOURCE & TIPS

1. Choose a topic. Be sure it interests you. Don’t just pick one because it will be easy but will be intriguing and a good learning experience. Talk it over with your parent(s) and when you have decided, inform your teacher and do not ask to change your topic later. Get your Proposal form for your teacher signed by your parent and turn it in. Here’s one of many resources to get you started. http://www.teachhub.com/science-fair-video-student-guide https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/topic-selection-wizard/background-info https://www.education.com/science-fair/

2. State your purpose as a question. What is it that you want to find out by doing this project?

3. Research your problem. Look at any books/websites that might help you, make observations by simply looking at things, talk to people, and find out as much as possible about your topic. Write down any ideas you have and where you got them. Also, keep note of all information needed for citing your resources.

4. Form a hypothesis. What do you think is going to happen? Based on what you know or found out from step #3, what do you think the results of your experiments will be? After doing the experiments, it may turn out that your guess was wrong. It is okay if this happens.

5. Plan your project. How long will this take and what do I need? How will you test your hypothesis? What experiments will you do? How will you measure the results? Where will you keep your information? Safety is always first so be sure to get approval and guidance from your parent(s). Be sure to keep notes and write down everything you do and what happens. This goes in the binder.

6. Collect all your materials. Find a place to keep things where others won’t bother them. Let other family members know what you are doing so they do not throw your materials away by mistake.

7. Conduct your experiments. Remember, the more times you do an experiment the more reliable and accurate the results will be. Do each experiment at least three times and get an average of the results for your graph. Use something to measure your experiments: a ruler or yardstick if you are measuring distance, a clock to measure time, etc. Check the measurements to be sure you are correct.

8. Record & Analyze your data. As you do your experiments, you will want to write down what you saw or found out. Organize this information in an orderly manner. Put the date, time, and any other useful information. Write your measurements clearly.

9. Draw conclusions. What did you learn from your experiments? Have you proved or disproved your hypothesis? You made a guess about what you thought would happen. Now tell what really did happen. You don’t lose points if your guess turned out to be wrong.

10. Prepare your titles, charts, graphs, drawings, and diagrams. Make them large enough to see, neat, and colorful. See the project steps and pay attention to timeline for due dates. If you need help, check with your Science teacher, the earlier the better. Relax, enjoy and do your best. You will do a GREAT job!

https://www.education.com/science-fair/

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/topic-selection-wizard/background-info

http://www.teachhub.com/science-fair-video-student-guide

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